service Acura MDX 2015 Owner's Guide

483
Information
This chapter includes your vehicle’s specifications, locations of identification numbers, and other
information required by regulation.
Specifications .................................... 484
Identification Numbers Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), Engine Number and Transmission
Number ......................................... 486
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ....... 487
Reporting Safety Defects ................. 488Emissions Testing
Testing of Readiness Codes.............. 489
Warranty Coverages ........................ 491
Authorized Manuals ......................... 493
Client Service Information ............... 494

493Information
Authorized Manuals■Service Express
For electronic copies of service publication s, you can purchase a subscription to
Service Express. Visit www.techinfo.honda.com for pricing and options.■For U.S. Owners:
Manuals be purchased from Helm Incorporated. You can order a manual by phone
at (800) 782-4356 (credit card orders only), or online at www.helminc.com.
1Authorized Manuals
For Canadian Owners:
Please contact a dealer to order any manuals that you
may require.

494Information
Client Service InformationAcura dealer personnel are trained professionals.
They should be able to answer all your questions. If you encounter a problem that
your dealership does not solve to your satisfaction, please discuss it with the
dealership’s service manager or general manager. If you are dissatisfied with the
decision made by the dealership’s management, contact Acura Client Relations/
Services.
U.S. Owners:
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Acura Client Relations
Mail Stop 500-2N-7E
1919 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90501-2746
Tel: (800) 382-2238Canadian Owners:
Honda Canada Inc.
Acura Client Services
180 Honda Boulevard
Markham, ON
L6C 0H9
Tel: 1-888-9-ACURA-9
Fax: 1-877-939-0909
E-Mail: [email protected]
In Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin
Islands:
Bella International
P.O. Box 190816
San Juan, PR 00919-0816
Tel: (787) 620-7546
1 Client Service Information
When you call or write, please give us the following
information:•Vehicle Identification Number
2Vehicle Identification Number (VIN),
Engine Number and Transmission
Number P. 486•Date of purchase•Odometer reading of your vehicle•Your name, address, and telephone number•A detailed description of the problem•Name of the dealer who sold the vehicle to you

496Index
BBack-Up Light............................................ 415
Battery ....................................................... 430
Charging System Indicator ................. 71, 470
Jump Starting .......................................... 465
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ........ 430
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 31
Beverage Holders ...................................... 177
Blind Spot Information (BSI) System ........ 365
Indicator .................................................... 83
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................................... 238
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®..................... 269
Booster Seats (For Children) ....................... 65
Brake System ............................................. 371
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 373
Brake Assist System ................................. 374
Brake System Indicator............................... 70
Fluid ........................................................ 410
Foot Brake ............................................... 372
Indicator ............................................ 70, 472
Parking Brake .......................................... 371
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) .... 153
BSI (Blind Spot Information) System ........ 365
Bulb Replacement ..................................... 411
Back-Up Light .......................................... 415
Brake Light and Turn Signal Light............. 413
Daytime Running Light ............................ 148
Front Turn Signal/Front Side Marker/
Parking Light.......................................... 412
Headlights ............................................... 411
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 416 LED Puddle Light ..................................... 416
Rear License Plate Light ........................... 416
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator
Light...................................................... 412
Taillight and Rear Side Marker Light ........ 414
Bulb Specifications ................................... 484
CCarbon Monoxide Gas ............................... 66
Carrying Cargo ................................. 307, 309
CD Player ................................................... 225
Center Pocket ........................................... 176
Certification Label .................................... 486
Changing Bulbs ........................................ 411
Charging System Indicator ................. 71, 470
Child Safety ................................................. 54
Childproof Door Locks............................. 126
Child Seat .................................................... 54
Booster Seats ............................................ 65
Child Seat for Infants................................. 56
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 57
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt .................................................. 61
Larger Children ......................................... 64
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 56
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 58
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 126
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 438
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 436
Client Service Information ....................... 494Climate Control System
........................... 185
Changing the Mode................................ 188
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .............................................. 192
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 435
Rear Climate Control System................... 193
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode................... 190
Sensors ................................................... 197
Synchronized Mode ................................ 189
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 185
Clock ......................................................... 114
CMBS
TM (Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM) ................................................ 375
Coat Hook ................................................ 180
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBS
TM) ................................................. 375
Indicator ................................................... 83
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 443, 485
Compass .................................................... 302
Console Compartment ............................. 175
Controls .................................................... 113
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 407
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 408
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 407
Overheating ............................................ 468
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........ 330
Cruise Control .......................................... 336
Indicator ................................................... 78
Cup Holders .............................................. 177
Customized Features ....................... 104, 249

500Index
MMaintenance............................................. 391
Battery..................................................... 430
Brake Fluid............................................... 410
Cleaning .................................................. 436
Climate Control System ........................... 435
Coolant ................................................... 407
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 395
Oil ........................................................... 403
Precautions .............................................. 392
Radiator................................................... 408
Remote Control ....................................... 433
Remote Transmitter ......................... 431, 432
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 411
Safety ...................................................... 393
Service Items............................................ 397
Tires ........................................................ 421
Transmission Fluid.................................... 409
Under the Hood....................................... 399
Wireless Headphone ................................ 434
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 71, 471
Map Lights ................................................ 173
Maximum Load Limit ................................ 309
Meters, Gauges ........................................... 97
MID (Multi-information Display) ............... 98
Mirrors ....................................................... 158
Adjusting ................................................. 158
Door ........................................................ 159
Exterior .................................................... 159
Interior Rearview...................................... 158
Modifications (and Accessories) ............... 390Moonroof
................................................. 140
MP3 ................................................... 225, 235
Multi-function Steering-wheel Controls ... 98
Multi-Information Display (MID) ............... 98
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 386
NNumbers (Identification).......................... 486OOdometer................................................... 99
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............. 322
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 402
Adding .................................................... 404
Checking................................................. 403
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 395
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 71, 470
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 402
Viscosity .................................................. 402
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM............. 206
Opening/Closing
Hood....................................................... 400
Moonroof ............................................... 140
Power Windows ...................................... 138
Tailgate ................................................... 128
Outside Temperature Display .................. 100
Overheating .............................................. 468
PPaddle Shifters (Sequential Shift
Mode) ..................................................... 333
Pandora® .................................................. 233
Panic Mode ............................................... 137
Parking ..................................................... 381
Parking Brake ........................................... 371
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator ........................................... 70, 472
Parking Sensor System ............................. 382
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 52
Passing Indicators ..................................... 145
Power Tailgate ......................................... 130
Power Windows ....................................... 138
Precautions While Driving ....................... 329
Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle .................................................. 329
Rain ........................................................ 329
Pregnant Women ....................................... 37
Puncture (Tire) ................................. 443, 450RRadiator.................................................... 408
Radio (AM/FM) ......................................... 218
Radio (SiriusXM ®)..................................... 222
Radio Data System (RDS) ......................... 220
Range ........................................................ 101
RDS (Radio Data System) ......................... 220
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ...... 489